Fragrance comparison

Lily Essence vs Shiyaaka Gold

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 904 ratings analysed

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #23,987 White FloralPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shiyaaka Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

3.8523 votes

Rank #25,008 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lily Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shiyaaka Gold
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Lily Essence2/5

Shiyaaka Gold3/5

Ratings & consensus: Lily Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shiyaaka Gold
Sillage & projection: Shiyaaka Gold
Value for money: Shiyaaka Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Shiyaaka GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 61%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerLily EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

881 votes

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShiyaaka Gold

SillageShiyaaka Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value87

Category winnerShiyaaka GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

Top

MuskBergamotGardenia

Heart

PeachJasminePear

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,987

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLily EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily Essence by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, ripe apricot, and a dusting of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. Within minutes, the fruity top settles into a lush floral bouquet led by rich starchy lily, creamy gardenia, and powdery iris. The dry-down warms up into a comforting b…

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Shiyaaka Gold opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, powder-forward floral heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base of warm amber and sandalwood ensures a lasting, feminine finish that feels grounded yet airy. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during spring, offering a soft …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lily Essence or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Shiyaaka Gold is rated 3.85/5 from 23 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shiyaaka Gold for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold lasts longest (Shiyaaka Gold 76/100, Lily Essence 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Essence or Shiyaaka Gold?

Projection is very close: Shiyaaka Gold 67/100, Lily Essence 65/100 for sillage.

Do Lily Essence and Shiyaaka Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Lily Essence or Shiyaaka Gold better for summer or winter?

Shiyaaka Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Essence and Shiyaaka Gold?

Lily Essence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot and Pear, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Shiyaaka Gold has top notes of Musk, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Pear, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.